Current Affairs Quiz - 14 Jun 2016

Who has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court recently

Sarv Mittra Sikri

Rakesh Ranjan Prasad

Ajit Nath Ray

Kamal Narain Singh

Explanation:

Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, the senior-most Judge of the Manipur High Court on 13 June 2016 assumed charge of the Chief Justice of the High Court.
He succeeded Justice Laxmi Kanta Mohapatra who relinquished the office on 9 June 2016.
Earlier on 9 February 2016, Justice Prasad was transferred View more

Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, the senior-most Judge of the Manipur High Court on 13 June 2016 assumed charge of the Chief Justice of the High Court.
He succeeded Justice Laxmi Kanta Mohapatra who relinquished the office on 9 June 2016.
Earlier on 9 February 2016, Justice Prasad was transferred from Jharkhand High Court to Manipur High Court. He was transferred by President of India in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 222 of the Constitution of India.
Clause (1)

Russia Day is the national holiday of the Russian Federation. It has been celebrated annually on June 12 since 1992.

Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, the senior-most Judge of the Manipur High Court on 13 June 2016 assumed charge of the Chief Justice of the High Court.
He succeeded Justice Laxmi Kanta Mohapatra who relinquished the office on 9 June 2016.
Earlier on 9 February 2016, Justice Prasad was transferred from Jharkhand High Court to Manipur High Court. He was transferred by President of India in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 222 of the Constitution of India.
Clause (1)

3.

Which of the following company has has acquired LinkedIn in an all-cash deal of $26.2 billion, giving its “social” business a major boost

Oracle

Microsoft

Google

Yahoo

Explanation:

Microsoft announced has acquired LinkedIn in an all-cash deal of $26.2 billion, giving its “social” business a major boost.Microsoft will pay $196 per LinkedIn share, a 50 per cent premium over Friday’s closing price of $131.08.
This is the tech giant’s first major acquisition under the l View more

Microsoft announced has acquired LinkedIn in an all-cash deal of $26.2 billion, giving its “social” business a major boost.Microsoft will pay $196 per LinkedIn share, a 50 per cent premium over Friday’s closing price of $131.08.
This is the tech giant’s first major acquisition under the leadership of Satya Nadella, the India-born CEO of the company, which has its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, US. Nadella took over from Steve Ballmer in 2014.
Founded in 2002, LinkedIn, whose

Germany's former star rider who won the yellow jersey of Tour de France leader for 18 days recently passed away. What was his name

Rudi Myer

Rudi Altig

Rudi Giro

None of the above

Explanation:

The German cycling union says former star rider Rudi Altig has died of cancer. He was 79. Altig won Germany's last road world title in 1966. He won a total of 18 stages at the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Spanish Vuelta. He wore the yellow jersey of Tour de France leader for 18 days. The cyclin

Microsoft announced has acquired LinkedIn in an all-cash deal of $26.2 billion, giving its “social” business a major boost.Microsoft will pay $196 per LinkedIn share, a 50 per cent premium over Friday’s closing price of $131.08.
This is the tech giant’s first major acquisition under the leadership of Satya Nadella, the India-born CEO of the company, which has its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, US. Nadella took over from Steve Ballmer in 2014.
Founded in 2002, LinkedIn, whose

5.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju has announced changes in CAR. What does CAR stand for

Civil Aviation Requirements

Customer Account Representative

Center for Applied Research

Center for Automotive Research

Explanation:

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju along with MOS Dr Mahesh Sharma on 11 June 2016 presided over a presentation made by DGCA with regard to Passenger Centric Initiatives.
The Ministry is committed to ensure that flying for most Indians becomes a pleasant experience along with the View more

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju along with MOS Dr Mahesh Sharma on 11 June 2016 presided over a presentation made by DGCA with regard to Passenger Centric Initiatives.
The Ministry is committed to ensure that flying for most Indians becomes a pleasant experience along with the growth of the Airline industry. Accordingly, it proposed certain amendments to the existing Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs)
Category wise proposals in the amendments of CARs :
Category –I:

Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai, facing charges of corruption, has resigned on 14 June 2016.
Rai, who is surrounded by controversies over the app-based premium bus service scheme, which has been mired in allegations of corruption, had said that he was "ready to go to jail" if corruption was pr View more

Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai, facing charges of corruption, has resigned on 14 June 2016.
Rai, who is surrounded by controversies over the app-based premium bus service scheme, which has been mired in allegations of corruption, had said that he was "ready to go to jail" if corruption was proven against him.The Transport Minister has resigned citing health grounds.PWD and Health minister Satyendra Jain will take charge of Transport ministry.
The premium bus service scheme : The AAP g

With which country India has signed three bilateral agreements to strengthen co-operation in varied fields

Ghana

US

Qatar

Norway

Explanation:

India and Ghana have signed three bilateral agreements to strengthen co-operation in varied fields. These agreements were signed after delegation level talks between President Pranab Mukherjee and his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama in Accra. The signed agreements include one for visa waive View more

India and Ghana have signed three bilateral agreements to strengthen co-operation in varied fields. These agreements were signed after delegation level talks between President Pranab Mukherjee and his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama in Accra. The signed agreements include one for visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports and one for setting up a Joint Commission.
Civil Nuclear Cooperation : During the delegation level talks between Indian President and his Ghanai

Hubble telescope of NASA captured the drizzle of stars scattered across this image forming a galaxy known as

UGC 4879

UGC 3779

UGC 5970

UGC 2069

Explanation:

Hubble telescope of NASA captured the drizzle of stars scattered across this image forming a galaxy known as UGC 4879. It is an irregular dwarf galaxy which is smaller and messier than its cosmic cousins. It also lacks the majestic swirl of a spiral or the coherence of an elliptical.This galaxy is i View more

Hubble telescope of NASA captured the drizzle of stars scattered across this image forming a galaxy known as UGC 4879. It is an irregular dwarf galaxy which is smaller and messier than its cosmic cousins. It also lacks the majestic swirl of a spiral or the coherence of an elliptical.This galaxy is isolated and at a distance of 2.3 million light years from its closest neighbor, Leo A which is in between the Andromeda Galaxy and the Milky Way at the same distance.
This galaxy has not interacted

Lok Sabha MPs were among 5 parliamentarians for the first time for being honoured with which award

Bharat Ratna

Ashoka Ratna

Rajiv Ratna

Sansad Ratna

Explanation:

Four Lok Sabha MPs are selected for the Sansad Ratna 2015 Awards for outstanding performance in the 16th Lok Sabha till the end of the budget session. “The MPs were selected through a rigorous process by a high powered Committee of Judges. Prime Point Foundation, a Chennai based NGO, has been hono

Hubble telescope of NASA captured the drizzle of stars scattered across this image forming a galaxy known as UGC 4879. It is an irregular dwarf galaxy which is smaller and messier than its cosmic cousins. It also lacks the majestic swirl of a spiral or the coherence of an elliptical.This galaxy is isolated and at a distance of 2.3 million light years from its closest neighbor, Leo A which is in between the Andromeda Galaxy and the Milky Way at the same distance.
This galaxy has not interacted

10.

A National Forest Skill Development Centre has been set up where in India

Dehradun

Balaghat

Sathyamangalam

Sonbhadra

Explanation:

A National Forest Skill Development Centre has been set up in Dehradun to equip youths for jobs in the forest sector and help mitigate the problem of migration of people from the hills in search of work.

Hubble telescope of NASA captured the drizzle of stars scattered across this image forming a galaxy known as UGC 4879. It is an irregular dwarf galaxy which is smaller and messier than its cosmic cousins. It also lacks the majestic swirl of a spiral or the coherence of an elliptical.This galaxy is isolated and at a distance of 2.3 million light years from its closest neighbor, Leo A which is in between the Andromeda Galaxy and the Milky Way at the same distance.
This galaxy has not interacted

11.

Name the Sikkim data portal which was launched by Lok Sabha MP, P D Rai

Sikkim.data.gov.com

sikkim.data.gov.in

sikkim.data.com

Sikkim.data.in

Explanation:

Sikkim became the first state in India to have an open government data portal linked ‘sikkim.data.gov.in’. The portal was launched by Lok Sabha MP, P D Rai and also launched Open Government Data Platform (Sikkim).
The portal has been developed by Government of Sikkim’s Information Technolo

Hubble telescope of NASA captured the drizzle of stars scattered across this image forming a galaxy known as UGC 4879. It is an irregular dwarf galaxy which is smaller and messier than its cosmic cousins. It also lacks the majestic swirl of a spiral or the coherence of an elliptical.This galaxy is isolated and at a distance of 2.3 million light years from its closest neighbor, Leo A which is in between the Andromeda Galaxy and the Milky Way at the same distance.
This galaxy has not interacted

As per a 2007 report from WWF, deforestation could wipe out or severely damage nearly 60% of the Amazon Rainforest by which year

2019

2020

2030

2037

Explanation:

Norway in the first week of June 2016 became the first country to prohibit deforestation.
On 26 May 2016, the Norwegian Parliament had pledged to make government’s public procurement policy deforestation-free. The step was taken after a committee of MPs recommended imposing regulations to ensur View more

Norway in the first week of June 2016 became the first country to prohibit deforestation.
On 26 May 2016, the Norwegian Parliament had pledged to make government’s public procurement policy deforestation-free. The step was taken after a committee of MPs recommended imposing regulations to ensure the state did not contribute to deforestation of the rainforest.
The step taken by the government means that the parliament will no longer award government contracts to any company that cuts down

China has launched its 23rd satellite it the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) on 12 June 2016. The satellite launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province will support China’s global navigation and positioning network.
The satellite was taken i

Norway in the first week of June 2016 became the first country to prohibit deforestation.
On 26 May 2016, the Norwegian Parliament had pledged to make government’s public procurement policy deforestation-free. The step was taken after a committee of MPs recommended imposing regulations to ensure the state did not contribute to deforestation of the rainforest.
The step taken by the government means that the parliament will no longer award government contracts to any company that cuts down

The International Labour Organization (ILO), an UN body had launched World Day Against Child Labour in which year

1999

2008

2002

2012

Explanation:

The World Day Against Child Labour is being observed annually across world on 12 June to bring awareness against child labour.
Significance of the day : The observance of the day seeks to bring together governments, employers and workers organizations, civil society, as well as millions of people View more

The World Day Against Child Labour is being observed annually across world on 12 June to bring awareness against child labour.
Significance of the day : The observance of the day seeks to bring together governments, employers and workers organizations, civil society, as well as millions of people from around the world to highlight the plight of child labourers and what can be done to help them.
2016 Theme : ‘End child labour in supply chains – It’s everyone’s business.’ The them

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day Annual Conference of Senior Tax Administrators of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) & Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) on 16th of at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. Mr. Modi is expected to motivate the revenue officers towards achieving high standards in taxpayer friendly service in view of fast-paced changes in the world economy and he is also likely to address some of the challenges faced by these departments.
It is for the Fi

Which of the following country Women's Senior National Team has won bronze medal at the FINA Women's Water Polo World League Super Final

Australia

China

USA

Brazil

Explanation:

The USA Women’s Senior National Team on 12 June 2016 won gold at the FINA Women Water Polo World League Super Final. The team defeated Spain 13-9 in the championship match in Shanghai, China.The victory marks the United States’ third straight FINA World League Super Final title and 10th overall. View more

The USA Women’s Senior National Team on 12 June 2016 won gold at the FINA Women Water Polo World League Super Final. The team defeated Spain 13-9 in the championship match in Shanghai, China.The victory marks the United States’ third straight FINA World League Super Final title and 10th overall.On the other hand, Australia defeated China 11-3 for the bronze medal.FINA Water Polo World League : The FINA Water Polo World League is an international water polo league organized by FINA, which pla

Which of the following country Women's Senior National Team has won gold at the FINA Women's Water Polo World League Super Final

Australia

China

USA

Brazil

Explanation:

The USA Women’s Senior National Team on 12 June 2016 won gold at the FINA Women Water Polo World League Super Final. The team defeated Spain 13-9 in the championship match in Shanghai, China.The victory marks the United States’ third straight FINA World League Super Final title and 10th overall. View more

The USA Women’s Senior National Team on 12 June 2016 won gold at the FINA Women Water Polo World League Super Final. The team defeated Spain 13-9 in the championship match in Shanghai, China.The victory marks the United States’ third straight FINA World League Super Final title and 10th overall.On the other hand, Australia defeated China 11-3 for the bronze medal.FINA Water Polo World League : The FINA Water Polo World League is an international water polo league organized by FINA, which pla

Name the the former captain of England Cricket team who has passed away on 12 June 2016

Alcwyn Jenkins

Donald Carr

Darryn Randall

Wasim Raja

Explanation:

Donald Carr, the former captain of England Cricket team, died on 12 June 2016. He was 89.
Beside prominent batsman Carr was also one of the most prominent administrators of the post-war era.
Donald Carr : His first-class career spanned from 1945 to 1968 in which he scored nearly 20000 runs an View more

Donald Carr, the former captain of England Cricket team, died on 12 June 2016. He was 89.
Beside prominent batsman Carr was also one of the most prominent administrators of the post-war era.
Donald Carr : His first-class career spanned from 1945 to 1968 in which he scored nearly 20000 runs and claimed 328 wickets with his left-arm spin for Oxford University, Derbyshire and England.He captained England at Madras in 1951-52 in his second and final appearance.In 1945, he played in the third

The report titled The Rise of Environmental Crime was released by which of the following UN Organizations

UNFPA and INTERPOL

UNRWA and INTERPOL

UNODC and INTERPOL

UNEP and INTERPOL

Explanation:

The report titled The Rise of Environmental Crime was released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and INTERPOL on 4 June 2016. The report revealed that environmental crime grew up by 26 per cent larger than previous estimates of 2014.Environmental crime is the world's fourth-largest View more

The report titled The Rise of Environmental Crime was released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and INTERPOL on 4 June 2016. The report revealed that environmental crime grew up by 26 per cent larger than previous estimates of 2014.Environmental crime is the world's fourth-largest criminal enterprise after drug smuggling, counterfeiting and human trafficking.INTERPOL and UNEP have joined forces to bring awareness in the world about the environmental crime.The crime includes the

Which of the following state has inaugurated the sub-sea marine cable power supply project

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Haryana

Bihar

Explanation:

Gujarat coast having about 800 households with a population of 6,000 was lit up on Saturday after the Gujarat Chief Minister, Anandiben Patel, inaugurated the sub-sea marine cable power supply project in Arabian sea off Pipavav Port in Amreli District.
The 6.4-km-long under-sea marine cable set View more

Gujarat coast having about 800 households with a population of 6,000 was lit up on Saturday after the Gujarat Chief Minister, Anandiben Patel, inaugurated the sub-sea marine cable power supply project in Arabian sea off Pipavav Port in Amreli District.
The 6.4-km-long under-sea marine cable set up by the state discom, Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL), will supply 24X7 electricity for this isolated village.The village’s main economic activity is fishing, while the availability of

Who has been appointed as Managing Director of the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation

M. Beena

Srinivas

Sivasankar

Madhavan Nambiar

Explanation:

Dr M Beena, has been appointed Managing Director of the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation, a statutory body of the Kerala Government.
Dr Beena is currently the Managing Director of KSIDC (Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation) and KSIE (Kerala State Industrial En

Gujarat coast having about 800 households with a population of 6,000 was lit up on Saturday after the Gujarat Chief Minister, Anandiben Patel, inaugurated the sub-sea marine cable power supply project in Arabian sea off Pipavav Port in Amreli District.
The 6.4-km-long under-sea marine cable set up by the state discom, Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL), will supply 24X7 electricity for this isolated village.The village’s main economic activity is fishing, while the availability of

Which of the following company has acquired the renewable energy (RE) subsidiary of Delhi-based Welspun Energy

Husk Power Systems

NEPC India

Tata Power

Indowind Energy Limited

Explanation:

Tata Power has acquired the renewable energy (RE) subsidiary of Delhi-based Welspun Energy. It is estimated to be a Rs 9,900-crore deal.
Tata Power’s subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), signed a share purchase agreement with Welspun Energy to acquire Welspun Renewables Energy P View more

Tata Power has acquired the renewable energy (RE) subsidiary of Delhi-based Welspun Energy. It is estimated to be a Rs 9,900-crore deal.
Tata Power’s subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), signed a share purchase agreement with Welspun Energy to acquire Welspun Renewables Energy Pvt Ltd (WREPL).
The portfolio Tata has bought comprises 990 Mw of solar power projects and about 150 Mw of wind power projects. Of this, 1,000 Mw is operational and the rest in “advanced stages o

Distinguished journalist, editor and author who has passed away on recently

Nanasaheb Parulekar

Inder Malhotra

Sayyid Ahmedullah Qadri

Arun Shourie

Explanation:

Distinguished journalist, editor and author Inder Malhotra passed away following a long illness in New Delhi. He was 86. He had served as a resident editor of The Times of India and The Statesman. In his journalistic career he had mapped the ebb and flow of the Indian politics under every Prime Mini

Tata Power has acquired the renewable energy (RE) subsidiary of Delhi-based Welspun Energy. It is estimated to be a Rs 9,900-crore deal.
Tata Power’s subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), signed a share purchase agreement with Welspun Energy to acquire Welspun Renewables Energy Pvt Ltd (WREPL).
The portfolio Tata has bought comprises 990 Mw of solar power projects and about 150 Mw of wind power projects. Of this, 1,000 Mw is operational and the rest in “advanced stages o

Which of the following gas is a major contributor to climate change by Scientists

SO2

CO2

NO2

HO2

Explanation:

Norway in the first week of June 2016 became the first country to prohibit deforestation.
On 26 May 2016, the Norwegian Parliament had pledged to make government’s public procurement policy deforestation-free. The step was taken after a committee of MPs recommended imposing regulations to ensur View more

Norway in the first week of June 2016 became the first country to prohibit deforestation.
On 26 May 2016, the Norwegian Parliament had pledged to make government’s public procurement policy deforestation-free. The step was taken after a committee of MPs recommended imposing regulations to ensure the state did not contribute to deforestation of the rainforest.
The step taken by the government means that the parliament will no longer award government contracts to any company that cuts down

In which year International Albinism Awareness Day was adopted by United Nations resolution on Albinism

2010

2007

2014

2005

Explanation:

Second International Albinism Awareness Day was observed on 13 June 2016. The day is observed to recognize the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of albinism in order to fight against global discrimination and stigma against persons with albinism.
Albinism is a rare, non-contagi View more

Second International Albinism Awareness Day was observed on 13 June 2016. The day is observed to recognize the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of albinism in order to fight against global discrimination and stigma against persons with albinism.
Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited difference present at birth.In almost all types of albinism, both parents must carry the gene for it to be passed on, even if they do not have albinism themselves.The condit

Which of the following Committee has suggested a five-point agenda to bring at least 80 percent of farmers into the institutional credit net in Maharashtra

Ramanujam committee

Arvind Mayaram Committee

T.K. Vishwanathan committee

Kishore Tiwari committee

Explanation:

Maharashtra Government appointed taskforce headed by agriculture expert Kishore Tiwari, on 12 June 2016 submitted its report to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
The taskforce appointed to address agrarian issues has suggested afive-point agenda to bring at least 80 percent of farmers into the in View more

Maharashtra Government appointed taskforce headed by agriculture expert Kishore Tiwari, on 12 June 2016 submitted its report to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
The taskforce appointed to address agrarian issues has suggested afive-point agenda to bring at least 80 percent of farmers into the institutional credit net.
It suggested direct collectors of 14 suicide-prone districts of Vidarbha and Marathwada region to start a crop loan helpline. It suggested setting up village and taluka-lev

Which of the following Union Ministry has proposed passenger centric amendments to CARs

Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping

Union Ministry of Civil Aviation

Union Ministry of Finance

Union Ministry Home Affairs

Explanation:

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju along with MOS Dr Mahesh Sharma on 11 June 2016 presided over a presentation made by DGCA with regard to Passenger Centric Initiatives.
The Ministry is committed to ensure that flying for most Indians becomes a pleasant experience along with the View more

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju along with MOS Dr Mahesh Sharma on 11 June 2016 presided over a presentation made by DGCA with regard to Passenger Centric Initiatives.
The Ministry is committed to ensure that flying for most Indians becomes a pleasant experience along with the growth of the Airline industry. Accordingly, it proposed certain amendments to the existing Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs)
Category wise proposals in the amendments of CARs :
Category –I:

Additional Solicitor General of India and former Parliamentarian Satya Pal Jain was appointed as a part-time member of the 21st Law Commission of India. His appointment is in addition to present charge as an Additional Solicitor General of India.
Satya Pal Jain : Satya Pal Jain is a noted consti View more

Additional Solicitor General of India and former Parliamentarian Satya Pal Jain was appointed as a part-time member of the 21st Law Commission of India. His appointment is in addition to present charge as an Additional Solicitor General of India.
Satya Pal Jain : Satya Pal Jain is a noted constitution lawyer and senior BJP leader. He also had served as the Dean of the Law Faculty of Panjab University and presently is a Member of the Panjab University Senate. He has been a lawyer in various i